5 misconceptions about becoming a quant trader

In this video I go over 5 misconceptions about becoming a quant trader. This is especially important for prospective quantitative traders to know.

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In my last SWE intership, my colleague and fellow intern at JPM had a BA in Classics with a minor in music. The dude only went to a coding bootcamp but finnessed his way through the interview and he's now a junior dev in the quant shop. When I learned this, I realized that they aren't just looking to recruit the CompSci tryhards from target schools for junior dev positions, but for people that are teachable and have atleast an intermediate technical ability (Basic coding) and decent math skills. They'll teach you literally everything else.

[aaronroach]

started watching this channel a month ago, just got my first quant dev job offer having only a bachelors in math/stats & 2.5 yrs work experience. Interview involved working on two projects - they wanted to see what I could do. Happy to chat about it with aspiring quant traders/analysts/developers

[kayal.s]

I still feel like having a computer science degree is still seen as ideal to break into qua t trading, as a CS degree is often on the list of the educational background needed on the quant trader job postings.

[leonmozambique]

Can you make a video on how machine learning is used in the quant industry?

[noobkill]

so I decided to quit my pre med path and want to be a quant after college, I've learned to trade futures and code a trading algorithm in C#, what should be my next step if I want to be hired at a quant firm?

[puszkatech]

What a calming clean sound background ;)

[CodingJesus]

Which misconception resonated the most with you?

[ROCCYK]

im on the varsity e sport csgo team in my college should I put that on my resume?

[krunal]

Posted before 43mins? Not busy with RegSCI test this weekend lol...

[Shaunmcdonogh-shaunsurfing]

Very motivating. Are quants using RUST at all as a programming language atm?

[simonhuber]

Thanks so much for that wonderful Video! I have a question, please, if you allow. When backtesting the algo, would you rather test each month individually or focus on the bigger picture, like 2023, 2022 or even a biyearly period?

I just wonder whether the individual month or year is better for improving the results or does it depend on the personal goals for the algo?

[keirangrant]

I'm self taught, and I've noticed that when trading options, on the lower avg volume stocks, by the time I go to execute my trade, the profit is gone. And setting my sell-point is like a 50/50 prospect. It's gotten to the point that I want to learn how to make my own code....cant beat a "bot"

[BryWMac]

I would love a video on Quant research

[cristianomariano]

Hi there! Could I become a quant trader? Just for me, not to a Do you think its possible? Could you tell me where i start? thank you very much

[briannguyen]

What’s the work life balance like for a quant dev ?

[vratha]

Is it realistic for a computer science major to get a job as a quant trader(I am a first year undergraduate studying CS).

[jeromesbowellmovementsx]

What can you do to stand out if you have no degree and aren’t a world class Dota 2 player?

[VegasGrind]

Dude where did ya go??? Just found your channel and you’re gone…

[yurifontoura]

Taking advantage... does anyone know which segment is better for quantitative development, AI or data science? I made researches on internet without success. Thanks in advance!

[vladimirsaraikin]

Hey Coding Jesus! Thank you for the content. What will be the advice for the person living in eastern Europe and working as a quant who desires to work in UK/USA? How to pass the CV screening in UK/USA firm without having a local UK/USA degree?